Posts for: jeweler53
Jan 22, 2020 06:33:36 #
Can you tell me if this will fit a Nikon Df?
Jan 19, 2020 09:09:44 #
I have only tried the 50mm. I have 2 Nikon 50's, an AI 1.4, an AF s 1.8 and several others, including A Helios 50 and a Helios 58 (I love both of those BTW) and a couple of 55mm micro Nikkor autos. All I can tell you is that if I owned the Yongnuo, it would never even leave home, let alone leave my bag. That said, it would make a decent image. In the hands of the right photographer, it can make a really nice image.
Dec 3, 2019 09:50:41 #
billnikon wrote:
NO, with today's high ISO camera's 1.4 lenses are a thing of the past. There is less than a 1/2 stop between those two lenses. The Nikon 50mm 1.8 G lens is outstanding. There is NO, I repeat, NO difference in image quality between the two lenses and don't let anyone tell you their is. Go 1.8 and be happy. And, it is currently on sale.
I own and use both lenses. Unless you have an overriding reason (i.e. a lot of very low light shooting) to buy the 1.4, the 1.8 will serve very well.
However, the statement above has 2 errors. The 1.4 is 2/3rds of a stop faster, and will have a slightly shallower depth of field. The resulting bokeh will be different. If the 2 lenses are compared at the same f stop, I doubt you will be able to tell any difference.
Nov 4, 2019 10:26:12 #
I would love to have the D200 (if not taken) and the D300 manuals. I own both cameras. (and use them!)
Oct 29, 2019 10:17:41 #
I used my Retina IIa yesterday. Not even a light meter, but I do use a hand held one.
Oct 17, 2019 09:04:37 #
I finally found one that looked pretty good on eBay, and I have one for parts. Fingers crossed.
Oct 16, 2019 13:08:53 #
AndyH wrote:
I have a IIIC, the same as my grandfather's. I did... (show quote)
Thanks! I have no problem tearing one down if I need to. I have a full set of jewelery tools and some experience with watches. (mostly pocket watches)
Oct 16, 2019 12:56:22 #
This is the camera that I took my first pictures with. It belonged to my dad, and he let me borrow it. It was followed by a Nikkormat FTn, and it got "left behind" somewhere along the path. There are quite a few on eBay, but it is really hard to tell if they are functional. I did buy a "for repair" unit, which is not functional, but has good glass. (Xenon f:2 50mm) I could even use one that has "bad glass" if the other functions are good. I'm not looking for a collector grade, just a functional user. I have looked at all the usual outlets, but am drawing a blank. Any suggestions?
Sep 28, 2019 09:24:57 #
I'm not interested in spending much money to discover that the roll is either unusable or contains a few essentially useless images. It's just an offer for some adventurous soul who still has a darkroom and would like a fun project. I know I can have it profssionally developed, but I'm not really interested in that.
Sep 28, 2019 08:45:26 #
The roll is black paper with a silver printed label. I am assuming B&W, but I really have no idea.
Sep 28, 2019 08:28:51 #
I purchased a Kodak Tourist II with the goal of repurposing the lens for use on a Nikon mount. Much to my surprize there is an exposed roll of film in it. I'm curious if anyone out there would like to develop the roll. I have no idea what, if anyting is on it. It is obviously decades old. I would just like to see the pictures if there are any. If there are any takers, just PM me your address, and I will drop it in the mail.
Sep 15, 2019 08:51:04 #
I have, and use this lens. It''s a great lens.
Aug 29, 2019 09:53:46 #
You can't be serious. MPG is the factor that matters if you want a trip that uses "less gas" Speed is irrelevant.
Aug 28, 2019 08:53:05 #
From Wikipedia
"A rocket moving out of a gravity well does not actually need to attain escape velocity to escape, but could achieve the same result (escape) at any speed with a suitable mode of propulsion and sufficient propellant to provide the accelerating force on the object to escape."
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Escape_velocity
"A rocket moving out of a gravity well does not actually need to attain escape velocity to escape, but could achieve the same result (escape) at any speed with a suitable mode of propulsion and sufficient propellant to provide the accelerating force on the object to escape."
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Escape_velocity
Aug 1, 2019 21:05:17 #
rehess wrote:
Are you talking about this kind of device made by Hoodman. I got one to go with my Pentax Q-7 {LCD only, no viewfinder}, and it works just fine.
Yes. There are several of them available. I'm not particularly worried about the optical quality if I can see the screen clearly.